Geotechnical Engineer - Temporary Works and Ground Improvement

CMPC GEOTECH REPLACMENT

Job Description

• Undertake geotechnical design for enabling works including:
  • Temporary earth filling for casting yard development / equipment movement and to provide access to alignment.
  • Ground improvement techniques with soil replacement, usage of superior materials to enhance the capacity of virgin soil.
  • Excavations and support systems includes design of secant/contiguous piles/sheet piles/solider pile with anchor/strut system
  • Structural check of secant piles and contiguous piles including reinforcement detailing. Structural check of sheet pile of different vendor and solider pile check.
  • Cofferdam design including sheet pile/steel liner in water mode
  • Temporary Access bridge using steel liner
  • Design of RCC piles, steel liners using IS codes. Compression, Tension and lateral capacity of the piles to be determined
  • Structural check of RCC piles including the design of main rebar and lateral ties.
  • Design of cable anchors using HT strands including the design of bond between grout / ground and HT strands / grout, HT strands structural capacity design check.
  • Design of Retaining walls including check for sliding, bearing capacity and toppling.
  • Slope stabilisation includes shotcrete with or without soil nailing.
  • Temporary Dewatering with deep well system, multiple well point system and sump pump system.
  • Waterfront structures design including temporary access bridge, cofferdam, tower crane foundation and if any temporary staging in water mode as per site requirement.
  • Assessing geotechnical borelogs for enabling work design
  • Providing specification for geotechnical investigation for site infrastructure development and for permanent works
• Interpret ground investigation data and prepare geotechnical reports, design calculations, and specifications
• Provide geotechnical input for site infrastructure facilities
• Support site investigations, including scoping, supervision, and review of factual and interpretive reports
• Provide technical support during construction, including site inspections, responding to RFIs, and design updates
• Liaise with contractors, clients, and other design disciplines to resolve technical issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and health & safety requirements
• Geotechnical analysis and design software (e.g. PLAXIS, WALLAP, GEO5 or similar)
• Ground investigation interpretation and reporting
• Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics
• Competence in producing clear technical reports and drawings
• Working towards or achieved professional chartership (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent)
• Experience on large infrastructure or complex urban enabling works projects
• Temporary works design experience
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to engineering challenges
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proactive and collaborative team player
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professional development

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Geotechnical Engineering
• At least 2 years’ experience after post-graduation